trophyhunter1
trophyhunter1
Female
August 9, 2010
Teacher
College - Freshman
Biology, Earth Science, Ecology / Environment
reading books, boating, gardening
Biography
I have been a high school teacher for the past 31+ years in the New York City area. I have been an adjunct professor at a N.Y. college for the past 12 years. I have a Master's degree in Biology and an Undergraduate degree in Secondary Education Biology
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Asked a Question in Educational Philosophy
Mayor Bloomberg's idea is to rid the city of NY of 1500 underachieving teachers,...
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Powerpoints are simply a tool in a teacher's toolbox. I wouldn't do it as a...
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Salivary amylase which is an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of starch into...
